airCoda offers a pocket-sized CO₂ sensor that continuously estimates the proportion of exhaled breath and volatile organic compounds in your environment, delivering real‑time air quality data via an iOS or Android app. Users can view location‑tagged exposure maps, daily summaries, and calendar histories to decide when masking or ventilation is needed, helping improve indoor health and cognitive performance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
People spend the majority of their time indoors where carbon dioxide, exhaled breath concentration, and volatile organic compounds often exceed safe levels, leading to reduced cognitive performance and increased risk of airborne disease transmission. Without personal, continuous monitoring, individuals cannot make informed decisions about ventilation or mask use.
Solution
airCoda provides a pocket-sized CO₂ sensor that continuously measures indoor carbon dioxide concentration, estimates the fraction of exhaled breath, and detects volatile organic compounds. The device syncs with a free iOS/Android app that displays real‑time readings, a geographic exposure map, and a calendar view of personal air‑quality history. By visualizing these metrics, users can identify poorly ventilated spaces and decide when to increase airflow or wear a mask. The sensor focuses on gases rather than particles, allowing discreet placement in a pocket or bag without exposure to the environment. This data‑driven approach helps maintain health, comfort, and cognitive performance in indoor settings.
Target Audience
Primary users are indoor workers, students, and anyone who spends extended periods in enclosed spaces and wants actionable insight into ventilation and air quality.
Features
- Compact, battery‑operated sensor that continuously logs CO₂, exhaled‑breath fraction, and VOC levels
- Real‑time data streaming to a mobile app with intuitive dashboards
- Geographic exposure map showing where and when high pollutant levels occurred
- Calendar summary of personal air‑quality history for trend analysis
- Discreet pocket‑size form factor that measures gases without needing open exposure